Karnataka to Introduce Centralized Annual Exams for Classes 9 and 11: Click to Know More
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Diksha Chhabra
- July 26, 2023
- 9:33 am
The Karnataka Department of School Education is planning to introduce centralised annual exams for Classes 9 and 11 students from the academic year 2023-24. prescribed by the state board.
The decision to introduce centralised exams is aimed at improving the learning outcomes of students in these classes.
The current system of summative assessment at the school level is not delivering the required results, and is not improving the learning outcome of students significantly. The centralised exams are expected to provide a more objective and fair assessment of students’ learning, and will also help to bridge the learning gaps among students.
The exams will be held in May for Class 9 students and in July for Class 11 students. The question papers will be set by KSEAB and the evaluation will be done at the school and taluk level.
The proposal for centralised exams is still under consideration, and has not yet been finalized. However, if it is approved, it will be a significant change in the assessment system in Karnataka.
There are several benefits to introducing centralised exams for Classes 9 and 11 students. These include:
- More objective and fair assessment:Â Centralised exams are more likely to be objective and fair than summative assessment at the school level. This is because the question papers will be set by a single board, and the evaluation will be done by trained examiners.
- Bridging learning gaps:Â Centralised exams can help to bridge the learning gaps among students. This is because the exams will be based on the same syllabus for all students, regardless of their school.
- Better preparation for board exams:Â Centralised exams can help students to better prepare for the SSLC (10th) and second PUC (12th) board examinations. This is because the exams will be similar in format and difficulty to the board exams.
- Sense of achievement and motivation:Â Centralised exams can give students a sense of achievement and motivation. This is because they will be able to compare their performance with other students across the state
Potential Challenges
While there are several benefits to introducing centralised exams, there are also some potential challenges. These include:
- Increased workload:Â Centralised exams may add to the students’ workload. This is because they will have to study for two sets of exams, the centralised exams and the school-level exams.
- Inaccuracy:Â Centralised exams may not be as accurate as summative assessment at the school level. This is because the question papers may not be tailored to the specific needs of each school.
- Unfairness to rural students:Â Centralised exams may not be fair to rural students. This is because they may not have the same access to resources as urban students.
Conclusion
The introduction of centralised annual exams for Classes 9 and 11 students is a significant change in the assessment system in Karnataka. It has the potential to improve the learning outcomes of students and prepare them for the board examinations. However, there are also some potential challenges that need to be addressed.
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